You do have the infamous warped dash. There was an owner nitification program about that (similar to a recall) but it expired years ago.

There is a kit that was used by the recall to repair that. It includes a larger metal plate to replace that plastic piece that pops up.

So a search for "warped dash" and you can learn much more about the problem and the possible cures.


Jim Johnson 98 SVT 03 Escape Limited